as in purse
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Recent Examples of clutch bag
All purses, bags or containers larger than a small clutch bag.
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
She was elegantly dressed in a cream coat dress adorned with delicate embroidery, paired with matching heels and a coordinating clutch bag.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Hathaway wore an elegant black t-shirt with an asymmetric skirt, accessorized with a leather belt and a large clutch bag for the occasion.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
At the tournament, Lohan appeared to wear a light pink Chanel printed mini dress from the fashion house’s 1996 runway collection with a black Chanel clutch bag.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
She was elegantly dressed in a cream coat dress adorned with delicate embroidery, paired with matching heels and a coordinating clutch bag.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Hathaway wore an elegant black t-shirt with an asymmetric skirt, accessorized with a leather belt and a large clutch bag for the occasion.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
At the tournament, Lohan appeared to wear a light pink Chanel printed mini dress from the fashion house’s 1996 runway collection with a black Chanel clutch bag.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutch bag
Noun
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What does Karl think about the lucky purse phenomenon?—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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Former Kansas City Councilwoman Joanne Collins was 89 when she was dragged to the ground during a March 2025 purse snatching.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Noun
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That Brown degree, coming in clutch!—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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The designs are available on the Woods by Jordyn website for preorder, with the shoes retailing for $225 and the clutch for $125, both to be shipped out in July.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The event, called Fulfillment Center, was geared toward people of all ages who were encouraged to come, put their phone in a cotton bag and engage with one of the many activities centered around reading, writing, making and playing at a long, communal table.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Expect airport-style screening and strict bag policies at an 8-foot-perimeter outer security line.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Besides hitting consumers’ pocketbooks, those higher costs can make businesses reluctant to hire.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Republicans Hilton and Bianco argued Democrats haven’t delivered on housing, homelessness, affordability and other pocketbook issues and shouldn’t be trusted to continue running the state.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Those are the worst-case scenarios for avoiding being pick-pocketed, as someone can reach right in and steal your wallet, passport, or other valuables.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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The Universal Tag Tracker attaches to keys, bags, backpacks, wallets, and more, and each comes with a silicone case and carabiner.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Barneys in Naples will also carry fragrance, cosmetics, jewelry, children’s, ladies’ handbags and shoes.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Expect to pay between $128 and $393 for clothing pieces, $325 to $375 for shoe options, and $1,200 to $3,600 for one of the handbags.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
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“Clutch bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bag. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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